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X1
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Tiggo 9 PHEV
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X1
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Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range
Third-generation U11 BMW X1, sharing its architecture and cabin concept with the battery-electric iX1.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
U11 is the current South African X1 generation; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2265 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Length
4810 mm
4505 mm
Width
1925 mm
1845 mm
Height
1741 mm
1622 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
183 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
448 l
540 l
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2886 kg
2240 kg
Payload Capacity
621 kg
575 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1001 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
986 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
925 mm
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
2065 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
455 kW @ 5500 rpm
233 kW
Maximum Torque
920 Nm
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
160 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Gearbox
3 DHT
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
3 DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
AWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
7
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.1 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
54 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
54
Combined Driving Range
1400
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
1400 km
420 km
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
M Sport Seats
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Standard
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
147 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
147 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Tyre Size
20-inch alloy
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Rear Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
20" M light Alloy wheels with Y-spoke style 872 M
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
CO2 Emissions
33 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
989900 ZAR
1182500 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
989900
1182500
Starting Price Zar
989900
1182500
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
X1
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 9 PHEV and X1 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 98 vs X1 90.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 72 vs X1 49.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 94 vs X1 92.
Practicality index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 70 vs X1 64.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 9 PHEV not separately scored vs X1 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 9 points
Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X1 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
X1
Performance
90/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 76 pts for X1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, X1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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